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Roundup: 5 businesses recently closed in Katy
Salad and Go closed its Katy location on Westheimer Parkway in May. (Courtesy Salad and Go) Multiple businesses have closed in Katy since January, citing multiple reasons. This list is not comprehensive. 1. A woman's clothing and jewelry boutique Beau Kisses closed its Katy store in January, staff confirmed via...
Friendswood City Council opts to keep public hearing comments at 5 minutes
Friendswood City Council approved some changes to how it will carry out its meetings but opted to maintain the same amount of time for public hearing comments. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact) Friendswood City Council approved some changes to how it will carry out its meetings but opted to maintain the same...
Willis ISD hosts groundbreaking for middle school as part of 2022 bond
Willis ISD board members signed a steel beam following the groundbreaking. (Angela Bonilla/Community Impact) Willis ISD held a groundbreaking June 26 for its Middle School No. 3 scheduled to open in 2025. How we got here. The new middle school is part of the district's 2022 bond for $143 million...
League City Animal Advisory Committee approves revision of Community Cat Program policy
League City is getting set to restart its community cat program after changes to the policy were approved by the animal advisory committee at a meeting in June. (Courtesy Pexels) League City is getting set to restart its community cat program after changes to the policy were approved by the...
Manvel City Council moves closer to updating animal policy
Manvel City Council voted to move forward with changes to its animal ordinance that would create new requirements for those who own or care for animals. (Courtesy city of Manvel) Manvel City Council voted to move forward with changes to its animal ordinance that would create new requirements for those...
Montgomery County shifts mosquito abatement program, oversight away from Precinct 3 office
The program shift follows the first confirmed case of West Nile virus found on June 25. (Courtesy Pexels) Montgomery County commissioners on July 2 approved moving the county's mosquito abatement program to a new building in New Caney from the Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office in Spring. What it means. The...
7 Day Tire & Wheel coming soon to Jones Road
7 Day Tire & Wheel has plans to open on July 31. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) 7 Day Tire & Wheel officials said the family-owned and -operated tire shop has plans to open a location on Jones Road in late July. The tire shop offers services including new and used tires,...
Wags to Whiskers of Texas opens thrift store in Kingwood to support rescue animals
Officials noted 100% of proceeds from the thrift store will go toward the care and vetting of the nonprofit's rescue shelter animals. (Courtesy Pexels) Porter-based nonprofit Wags to Whiskers of Texas opened a new thrift store in Kingwood on June 27. Officials noted 100% of proceeds from the thrift store will go toward the care and vetting of the nonprofit's rescue shelter animals.
Daiso now open at Eldridge Town Center in Cy-Fair
Daiso is now open at Eldridge Town Center. (Courtesy Daiso) Daiso is a family owned franchise with over 6,000 stores offering household needs. The one-stop shop offers Japanese-inspired home decor, stationery and food at affordable prices, according to the website. Features Reporter. Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in...
Japanese brand Uniqlo coming to Sugar Land’s First Colony Mall
The Japanese fast-casual clothing retailer is coming to First Colony Mall. (Courtesy Pexels) Uniqlo, a Japanese fast-casual clothing retailer, will open in Sugar Land’s First Colony Mall, according to the company’s website. With over 2,400 stores across the globe, the upcoming Sugar Land location will be one of...
Mother, son duo opens Monaco Nails & Spa in Brookshire
Monaco Nails and Spa in Brookshire is run by mother and son duo Katie Tu and Anthony Le. (Courtesy of Monaco Nails & Spa) Those looking for nail care and wellness have a new spot in Brookshire. The overview. Monaco Nails & Spa, owned by mother-and-son duo Katie Tu and...
New Cypress business Craftique Studio caters to crocheters, knitters
Craftique Studio offers yarns and craft supplies as well as classes and community events. (Courtesy Craftique Studio) A new crafting business opened this summer in Cypress. Crocheting, knitting, Tunisian crochet and macrame classes for all ages. Owner Grace Talavera said she hopes to reach existing and new crocheters and knitters.
Birchway Spring Cypress opens with 420 apartment units Kuykendahl Road in Spring
In April, Greystar opened the Birchway Spring Cypress apartments at 19101 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. (Courtesy Greystar) Birchway Spring Cypress apartments are now open in Spring after construction was completed in April. The apartments feature keyless door entry, “soaking garden tubs” and full-size washers and dryers, according to the complex’s website. Facility amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling kitchen, fitness area and a dog park.
Tomball City Council approves reduced building setbacks for Winfrey Estates
During its July 1 meeting, Tomball City Council approved a reduction in building setbacks for the Winfrey Estates development located on the west side of FM 2978 at Winfrey Lane. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Tomball City Council approved a reduction in building setbacks July 1 for the Winfrey Estates development located...
Houston council discusses art funding amid focus on public safety priorities
A sculpture by Henry Moore is part of the civic art program. (Courtesy Houston Arts Alliance) Houston City Council has delayed voting on several improvement projects in the last month as council members rethink requirements laid out in the city's civic art ordinance. Some context. Since 1999, Houston's Civic Art...
Public input needed for Missouri City federal funding usage
The city of Missouri City is seeking public input for uses on its Community Development Block Grant funding. The public survey is open until the end of July. (Community Impact staff) Missouri City residents have the chance to impact how the city’s Community Development Block Grant funding is spent over...
Houston ISD's $4.4B bond proposal places focus on aging infrastructure
Fondren Middle School Principal LaKia Jackson highlights a broken air conditioning unit during a June 25 campus tour as one of several issues at the school. Houston ISD officials said HVAC systems across the district are among the issues that would addressed by a proposed $4.4 million bond referendum. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact)
Midtown bar Holman Draft Hall closes, to reopen as Solarium
Holman Draft Hall closed July 1. According to hospitality company The Kirby Group, a new dining concept Solarium will open in its place in August. (Courtesy Emily Vitek) Industrial-style beer hall Holman Draft Hall closed July 1 to usher in a new era of service—according to a June 26 news release.
Fort Bend County to offer community, faith-based diabetes programs
Fort Bend County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center for a diabetes program. (Community Impact staff) Residents with diabetes in Fort Bend County will have a new resource for navigating the disease. The big picture. In conjunction with...
Montgomery ISD to purchase $534K of entry-resistant glass for exterior buildings
On June 25, Montgomery ISD's board of trustees approved the purchase of about 21,000 square feet of safety glass for exterior windows on district buildings. Pictured is MISD Superintendent Mark Ruffin and board President Laurie Turner on June 28. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) Entry-resistant safety glass will be installed at Montgomery...
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